The legend of the fox fairy is derived from ancient Chinese mythology and folk tales. The fox is endowed with a rich symbolism in traditional Chinese culture, which has both positive and negative images.
In ancient literature, foxes were often depicted as fickle, cunning creatures, and sometimes as beings with mystical powers. With the passage of time, this mysterious power was gradually given the concept of "immortal", that is, a fox can transform into a human form after cultivating for thousands of years, and has extraordinary mana. This incarnate fox is called a "fox fairy".
The story of the fox fairy is widely circulated among the people, and they are usually depicted as beautiful goddess figures, sometimes helping humans, but also sometimes ** or playing tricks on people. The legend of the fox fairy embodies people's awe for animals in nature, as well as curiosity and imagination about unknown powers.
In Chinese history, many literati and writers have also created and described fox fairies, making the image of fox fairies richer and more three-dimensional. For example, the Tang Dynasty poet Li Shangyin has verses about fox fairies. These works not only reflect the cultural background of the society at that time, but also leave a valuable cultural heritage about fox fairies for future generations.